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Govt readies SOPs for drones in fisheries

India, Feb. 12 -- The Government is ready with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the application of drone technology in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, Parliament was informed on Wednesda... Read More


Trade unions to observe nationwide strike on Thursday to protest against Govt policies

India, Feb. 12 -- A joint forum of central trade unions has given a nationwide strike call on Thursday to protest against the 'anti-worker' policies of the Government, which may partially affect servi... Read More


Blase Capital MERGER SHOCKS

India, Feb. 12 -- In her budget speech this year, there were times when the finance minister was a bit unclear. For example, Nirmala Sitharaman cryptically announced, "The vision for NBFCs for Viksit ... Read More


Final Trade Feb 11: Markets End Flat, Nifty Extends Winning Streak Despite IT Drag

BIZ DESKK, Feb. 12 -- Indian equity benchmarks ended Wednesday's session on a muted note, closing almost flat amid choppy trade. While heavy selling in IT stocks capped gains, strong buying in banking... Read More


SC slashes faulty haircut compensation from 2 crore to Rs 25 lakh

India, Feb. 12 -- The Supreme Court has slashed the compensation from Rs 2 crore to Rs 25 lakh, awarded to a woman for a "faulty haircut" at a luxury hotel salon. A bench comprising Justices Rajesh B... Read More


Murder accused moves SC against Ujjwal Nikam's appointment as SPP

India, Feb. 12 -- Multiple murder accused gangster Vijay Palande on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against the appointment of lawyer Ujjwal Nikam as special public prosecutor (SPP) in his case. In ... Read More


Bharat Bandh on February 12 likely to disrupt normal life in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 11 -- Normal life across Odisha is likely to be affected on February 12 as Central Trade Unions have called for a nationwide Bharat Bandh demanding the withdrawal of the four newly i... Read More


"DMK and Congress hold distinct views on coalitions": Congress MP Jothimani

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- With a few months left for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Congress MP Jothimani said on Wednesday that alliance talks will begin next week and reiterated the stand of ever... Read More


Tourist hut at Naranag shall be completed after Forest Deptt verification: CM Abdullah

JAMMU, Feb. 11 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also the Minister-in-Charge of the Tourism Department, today informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that the construction work of th... Read More


Supreme Court quashes interim order in Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Project case

Kathmandu, Feb. 11 -- The Supreme Court has annulled the interim order previously issued in favour of the contractor of the Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project. A bench of Justices Hari Pra... Read More